Jorge S. Olson is a dynamic, motivating and humorous speaker, trainer and facilitator for groups of all sizes. A talented storyteller, he has a passion for people, business and life. It is this passion that shines and translates to the stage in his keynotes and presentations. The inspiration Jorge transmits in his speeches has personal and professional applications that are unforgettable and valuable.

"Delight Your Audiences With Jorge's Storytelling, Energy and Passion"

From his keynotes to breakaway sessions, Jorge will enchant your audience with personal stories topped with lessons and takeaways. Even in ad hock round tables, pannels and special meetings, his ability to improvise as if he's delivering practiced speaches is trully incredible. 

About Jorge: 

Jorge grew up with no running water or electricity in the violence written city of Tijuana, Mexico across the border for San Diego when Tijuana was considered the most dangerous city in the world. There he survived more than a dozen assaults and several kidnapping attempts.  He started his entrepreneurial career selling sodas on the Tijuana-San Diego international border at the age of 16 to pay for his basketball tennis shoes and uniform. Now he's considered the nation's branding and influence expert.

He decided to study in the USA and at age 18 traveled up to 5 hours per day to get to and from school. Inspired and driven by his family, he wanted to provide a better way of life for his mother and grandmother.  Once he graduated he fast-tracked his career and made it to Vice President of a software company at age 27 and CEO of US operations at 28. 

Jorge is a Marketing and Influence Guru

He advices hedge funds, mutual funds, investors, entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies on strategy and branding.  Jorge has launched several private and publicly traded companies and more than 1,000 consumer goods.

Jorge has worked on several projects including Coca-Cola, P&G, Alacer, Foote Cone Belding, Schlumberger, Chevron, S&P, 5 hour energy, Fidelity, Chase, Wells Fargo, mentored more than one hundred executives and entrepreneurs.

Jorge sees life as a gift, and he opens it every day!

With a passion for writing, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship, Jorge writes every single day, runs a non-profit with his wife (Shoulders of Giants Foundation) and advices and mentors dozens of social entrepreneurs per week. He wants to use his writing and speaking as a platform to make lasting positive changes on his audience.

Jorge sees life as a gift, one that he opens every day. He's an influencer and mentor to his family and friends as he is to CEO's and Entrepreneurs. You'll catch him dancing every day, smiling all the time and making new friends as fast as you can shake his hand.

Author and Influencer

Jorge S. Olson is the author of the books: Lessons From My Guardian Angel, Wholesale MBA, Marketing Karma, The Latino Vote: The Future of American Politics,  Build Your Beverage Empire, The Unselfish Guide to Self-Promotion. He's also edited and contributed to ten books on business and motivation.

He's comments and strategies are read by 250,000 subscribers every month. He's appeared on Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC TV and Radio affiliates, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, LA Times, USA Today, Forbes, Adweek, Success, Entrepreneur and others. 

Jorge travels from San Diego, California, USA.